Plant Manager

Job Details Level: Management

Job Location:

CMTB Kingston - Kingston, OK 73439

Position Located in Kingston, OK

• Ensure a workplace where every employee, contractor, and visitor operates safely and injury-free.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, environmental, quality, and agency requirements).
• Oversee environmental and process safety systems, including OSHA  Process Safety Management (PSM) where applicable.
• Serve as a visible and relentless advocate for a “Zero Harm” safety culture.

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process control initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Implement Strategic Work Design, Lean, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, and standardized work systems.
• Develop and manage KPIs, dashboards, and transparent performance reporting visible to all levels of the organization.
• Ensure all products produced meet or exceed customer expectations for quality and delivery.

• Own the site business plan, including budgeting, financial performance, capital planning, and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Engineering, and Operations leaders to align site execution with corporate strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management, asset utilization, OEE, and long-term facility readiness.
• Lead long-range planning for capacity, equipment upgrades, product evolution, and competitive advantage.

• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team across manufacturing, engineering, safety, maintenance, and support functions.
• Establish a pipeline of future leaders through coaching, succession planning, and structured development programs.
• Promote a “One Team” culture grounded in:
  • Protecting What Matters
  • Making It Better
  • Practicing Integrity Without Compromise
• Foster a work environment based on transparency, accountability, trust, and employee empowerment.

• Own site P&L performance, including productivity, cost control, materials management, and efficiency.
• Optimize labor, equipment, asset utilization, and operating expenses without compromising safety or quality.
• Identify savings opportunities through process optimization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and quality to ensure materials and supply reliability.
• Strengthen vendor and contractor relationships to support plant operations.
• Provide senior leadership with timely reporting on plant performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a positive representative of the company within the community, driving economic stability and responsible corporate citizenship.

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Operations, Business, or related field or 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with 5+ years in a plant manager or senior site leadership position.
• Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations with full P&L accountability.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong track record of building high-performing teams and improving organizational maturity.
• Experience managing complex operations with strong ties to engineering, safety, maintenance, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally and at all organizational levels.
• Highly proficient in MS Office and ERP/enterprise management systems.

• Master’s degree in engineering, Operations, or Business.
• Six Sigma certification.
• CPIM certification
• Experience leading a high-hazard or PSM-regulated manufacturing operation.
• Experience in multi-site collaboration, benchmarking, and knowledge sharing.

• Integrity without compromise
• Courage to challenge and improve
• Humble, transparent, and team-focused leadership
• Strong strategic thinker with disciplined execution skills
• Passion for results and operational excellence
• Empathy, coaching mindset, and talent builder
• Excellent communicator and influential leader
• High technical competency and business acumen

• Competitive compensation and full benefits
• Opportunity to lead a flagship operation in a growing, innovative company
• Culture committed to excellence, development, and continuous improvement
• Executive visibility and career progression within a global organization